Nearest Station: West India Quay or Canary Wharf
A hugely underrated gem, hidden away on the Isle of Dogs in the shadow of Canary Wharf's skyscrapers, this free museum delves into the history of London as a trade port, taking you back to the days of the East India Trading Company. It's well thought out and has plenty of interactive exhibits to keep kids happy. On busy weekends when the museums in South Kensington and the galleries in Trafalgar Square are jam-packed with tourists, this offers a far more subdued but no less interesting alternative.